Over the past couple of months, I’ve been busily promoting my latest novel Ravenseed. Here’s a handy list of links to the various facets of the novel explored on this site, for those still considering whether to take the plunge and give this novel a go.

I can only again urge you to do so, as Ravenseed – an epic tale of love, lust, betrayal, and vengeance – is a story I’m particularly proud of. Blending Arthurian mysticism with adventure and romance, it’s the first fantasy novel I’ve ever released, but it isn’t aimed purely at the fantasy crowd. Ravenseed isn’t bogged down in world-building minutiae, but it deals with relatable themes via engaging characters, primarily in a Dark Ages setting, and in a present-day parallel plot that mirrors events in the past. Why not give it a go?

Here’s the blurb from the back of the book:

532 AD. Knights Sir Peter and Sir Matthew ride to battle, but when they take an ill-advised detour, the two friends find themselves involved in a quest to break a curse on Sir Matthew’s love, Elizabeth.

The quest sends them on a journey through Anglia, where they encounter magicians, spirits, gods, and dangers beyond their wildest dreams – from without and within.

In the present day, as teenager Fay Pendleton reads an ancient account of the two knights, scars start appearing on her face. Despite her ongoing disfigurement, she becomes obsessed with discovering the outcome of the quest, and her link to this mysterious story.

If that doesn’t whet your appetite, here are the aforementioned links to articles, exploring certain aspects of the novel in more detail.

Teaser Images

For a series of teaser images, hinting at some of the locations in the novel, click here, here, here, and here.

An Introduction

A lengthier introduction to the narrative and themes of Ravenseed can be found here. I also expound on why this isn’t just a novel for fantasy fans, but for all readers.

Excerpt 1

A brief taste of the novel, from chapter 3, introducing Sir Peter, Sir Matthew, and their squires. Click here to read it.

Excerpt 2

A second short excerpt, introducing the beautiful and beguiling Elizabeth. Click here to read it.

Settings, Research, Revisions

This article explores some of the research that went into the novel. This includes earlier iterations of themes and plot ideas from the original outline, as well as the physical locations, geography, histories, and folklore surrounding the story. Click here for more.

Influences and Inspiration

What novels or texts informed Ravenseed? I discuss the tonal inspirations in this piece.

Deleted Scenes

In an article about the editorial process, I reveal details of two major sequences (each about a chapter long) I decided to cut from the final draft. One involves a dragon, the other, a second battle sequence. Click here for more.

Bloodmire Revisited

A companion piece novella for Ravenseed entitled Bloodmire was published a couple of years ago on Medium. I’ve since decided to revise the ending, for Substack subscribers (exclusively, for the time being). More details can be read here.

The First Review

Fellow fantasy author Claus Holm offered this five-star endorsement of Ravenseed. To read it, click here.

Ravenseed is available from Amazon on Kindle or paperback here (in the UK) and here (in the US). It is also available from Draft2Digital and their associated outlets (such as Smashwords).